TREE+PLANTING


 * 61 Trees Planted at Washington Middle School (October 14th, 2009) **

Seventh grade Life Science classes planted 61 trees around the grounds here at school in October. The project was completed with the help of the MDNR Forestry Service, personnel from Rocky Gap State Park, students from the Fort Hill High School Ecology Club, and personnel from the City of Cumberland. The project was one of many tree plantings that have been conducted at schools and other public lands within the Cumberland city limits. The project was part of the Urban Tree Canopy Initiative.

Students planted all of the trees (61), representing approximately 40 tree species, in one day. The trees will be monitored for health and growth for years to come. The trees will also be used to teach plant/tree identification.